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Internet activist Wael Ghonim, Part 2

Wendi Chavis — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:42:00 +0000

Tavis concludes his two-part conversation with the Egyptian new media activist and former Google exec.

Internet activist Wael Ghonim, Part 1

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:05:19 +0000

Tavis talks with the former Google executive who helped spark the 2011 Egyptian revolution.

Former U.S. senator Chuck Hagel

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:49:08 +0000

The former senator—and senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations committee—shares his thoughts on the deteriorating relationship between the U.S. and Syria.

Writer-director Michel Hazanavicius

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:06:50 +0000

The Oscar-nominated writer-director of The Artist recounts how he knew the silent film would work and shares what it took to get the project off the ground.

Journalist Ron Brownstein

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:45:14 +0000

The National Journal Group’s editorial director, who’s been in Florida ahead of the state's GOP presidential face-off, explains why this primary season has been the most unsettled for either party in the modern era.

Dr. Richard Jackson, UCLA School of Public Health

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:17:24 +0000

The UCLA professor and host of the PBS series Designing Healthy Communities describes what it truly means to build a healthy community.

Writer-director-producer Michael Mann

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:46:48 +0000

The co-exec producer of HBO's Luck reflects on why the writing is so addictive and challenging and shares what it’s like to work with horses on the show.

Etta James Tribute

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:23:02 +0000

Tavis devotes tonight's show to the legacy of the three-time Grammy-winning blues matriarch.

Attorney-activist Connie Rice

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:47:22 +0000

The veteran civil rights attorney, out with her memoir, Power Concedes Nothing, discusses why the poor have to make demands and hijack power.

Actor Terrence Howard

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:46:39 +0000

The Oscar-nominated actor discusses his starring role in George Lucas' Red Tails and explains why he'll be disheartened if Black people don't show up in droves to support the film.

Investigative journalist Michael Hastings

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:45:52 +0000

The award-winning Rolling Stone writer and author of The Operators explains why he feels he received so much access from former ISAF commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal.

Actress Kathleen Turner, Part 2

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:29:45 +0000

In part two of her conversation with Tavis, Turner reflects on the projects from her body of work that she absolutely loves.

Actress Kathleen Turner, Part 1

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:25:40 +0000

In the first of a two-part conversation, the Oscar- and Tony-nominated actress shares what she believes she has in common with Molly Ivins, the writer-humorist she portrays in the stage production Red Hot Patriot.

Remaking America – Panel discussion, Part 3

Wendi Chavis — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:45:50 +0000

On the final night of a conversation on "Remaking America," panelists assess how the course of the U.S. can be altered, making it as good as its promise.

Remaking America – Panel discussion, Part 2

Wendi Chavis — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:28:59 +0000

In Part 2 of a roundtable discussion on "Remaking America," some of the country's most prominent advocates address the realities of dwindling opportunities in a politically paralyzed nation.

Remaking America – Panel discussion, Part 1

Wendi Chavis — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:28:32 +0000

In Part 1 of a conversation on "Remaking America," thought leaders wrestle with solutions for restoring the country's prosperity.

Actor-activist Sean Penn, Part 1

Wendi Chavis — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:04:58 +0000

The Oscar-winning actor and tireless human rights advocate—recently named ambassador-at-large of Haiti—offers his take on Haitian political leaders and discusses the crippling poverty that existed in the country before 2010's devastating earthquake.

Actor-activist Sean Penn, Part 2

Wendi Chavis — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:02:02 +0000

In the final night of the two-part conversation, the Oscar-winning actor-director continues his discussion of the "miracle of the spirit of the Haitian people" and also reflects on this year's 30th anniversary of Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Angelina Jolie & Zana Marjanovic

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:18:55 +0000

In the Land of Blood and Honey’s writer-director and star discuss the emotional toll that it took on the performers and filmmakers to create a love story against the backdrop of the Bosnian War.

Journalist Donna Britt

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:18:01 +0000

The author of Brothers (& Me) discusses death and loss and explains what led her to write a memoir about the violent death of her brother.

Actor Robert Blake, Part 1

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:16:18 +0000

In part 1 of an exclusive two-part conversation, the Emmy-winning actor talks about the ghosts that haunt the living when they "get old," the days he spent in jail before his acquittal on murder charges and the plan he believes God has for his life.

Actor Robert Blake, Part 2

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:15:39 +0000

The multiple Emmy winner continues his exclusive conversation with Tavis and reflects on his life as a child star and the TV fame of "Baretta."

Bluegrass music superstar Alison Krauss

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:14:25 +0000

The 26-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses what she feels has recently attracted artists to bluegrass and performs music from her new CD, "Paper Airplane."

Sir Ben Kingsley

Wendi Chavis — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:11:41 +0000

The Oscar-winning actor shares what it was like to star in Martin Scorsese's first 3D film, Hugo, and explains how 3D film impacts the work of acting.

Film producer Roger Corman

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:44:43 +0000

The legendary Hollywood producer-director discusses the new documentary about his life, Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel, and explains why he feels the state of independent filmmaking is "not good."

Documentary filmmaker Carl Colby

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:33:34 +0000

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The award-winning documentary filmmaker shares the story of uncovering the truth about his father—a CIA spy and the subject of The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby.

Former DC schools chief Michelle Rhee

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:07:39 +0000

The former chancellor of Washington D.C. public schools and founder of StudentsFirst explains why education reform is often such a vicious political game.

Journalist Tom Brokaw

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:07:28 +0000

The award-winning journalist, out with the new text The Time of Our Lives, discusses the end of the Iraq War and the future of public service in the U.S.

Film producer Harvey Weinstein

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:07:06 +0000

The Oscar-winning producer explains why he decided to take a gamble on one of his new projects, the black-and-white silent film The Artist.

Actor Gary Oldman

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:06:20 +0000

Oldman shares his thoughts on the Oscar buzz surrounding his performance in the new film Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.